Athletics
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to fundamental athletic movements through playful exploration and progressive skill building. The emphasis is on developing body awareness, coordination, and confidence in running, throwing, and jumping whilst building essential core strength and stamina. Through carefully structured activities, students discover how their bodies work most efficiently, laying crucial foundations for future athletic development.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move quickly and cleverly around obstacles whilst supporting our teammates?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can practising repetitive movements help us become stronger and use less energy in everyday tasks?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we overcome obstacles whilst maintaining good running form and building our stamina?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How do our core muscles help us throw accurately and move with control?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use different jumping techniques to achieve greater height and distance?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can changing our starting position help us run faster and more efficiently?
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